Rolls... Real or Fake?

[Richard B]

Dan O'Hagans, pod cast interview with Dr Pleming, can be found here.
http://www.airshows.co.uk/cgi-bin/downl ... sode-9.mp3

[ST24]

I think the phrase you're looking for is 'no-holds' Andy. Unless it was a particularly rigorous interview.

[Supra]

"no holes barred interview"
Certainly a skilled & probing interview that got to the guts of the matter. Indeed, I'm aware of Colonoscopy investigations that didn't reveal such in-depth details.
But, then again those guys were still 'full of......' !

[red arrow 999]

The pictures are taken on a camera with an auto wind and that is why it jumps and anyone with an ounce of sense would know that.

[C24]

But, then again those guys were still 'full of......' ! [/quote]

The subtly of this comment leaves much to be desired. Of course, only my opinion.

[plmc135]

Just to resurrect this thread, I was talking to someone today who was on board XH558 at the time of the "incident" and he confirmed to me that they did perform a roll as reported.

[seven]

Herr Pleming confirmed that a while ago.

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[baz1]

Just to resurrect this thread, I was talking to someone today who was on board XH558 at the time of the "incident" and he confirmed to me that they did perform a roll as reported.

not just XH558 try looking on youtube!!

[paddyboy]

Just think: Roly Falk probably did that whilst in a lounge suit

[The Phantom]

Just think: Roly Falk probably did that whilst in a lounge suit

Haha! The great days of when test pilots were a very special breed!

[nickowen]

Just think: Roly Falk probably did that whilst in a lounge suit

....and according to urban legend with a glass of water on the coaming. A neatly executed barrel roll shouldn't exceed 1G all the way round. This was also one of Bob Hoover's party tricks in the Shrike Commander.

[The Phantom]

Just watched that footage.....amazing!!